EDUPRIZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parent/Student Handbook
Table of Contents
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Absences
Afterschool Programs
Alternative Educational Placement
Attendance Policy
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Early Departure
Elementary Mission Statement
Emergency Cards
Endangering the Health and Safety of
Others
Enrollment
Equal Opportunity
Suspensions
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Carpool
Cell Phones
Child Abuse Reporting
Child Find
Closed Campus Policy
Clubs
Code of Conduct Guidelines
Conferencing
Cottage Fair
Creating a Falsehood
Custody
Cyber Bullying
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Defiance of Authority
Deliberately Concealing the Truth
Destruction of Property
Directory Information
Disciplinary/Corrective Process
Dishonesty
Disorderly Conduct
Disrespect
Disruption to the Education Process of
the School
Disruptive Behavior
Distribution of Drugs
Distribution of Illegal Materials
Distribution of Tobacco
Distribution of Weapons Other Than
Guns and Knives
Due Process
Dress Code Policy
Drugs (Possession, Use, Distribution)
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Falsification
Field Experience Training
Field Experiences and Special Experiences
Guidelines
Firearms
Free Appropriate Education (FAPE)
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Gambling
Gangs
Grades
Guns
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Harassment
Hate Crime
Hazing
Homework
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Illegal Materials
Illness
Immunization Policy
Inappropriate Use of Technology
Resources
Injury
Instructional Time
Insult
Insurance
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Knives
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Late Arrival
Liability
Life Fund
Littering
Loitering
Lunch
Lying
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Medication Disbursement
Mission Statements
Misuse of Technology Resources
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Newsletters
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P.E. Excuses
Parent Communication with Teachers
Personal Belongings
Physical Altercation
Possession of Drugs
Possession of Illegal Materials
Possession of Tobacco
Possession of Weapons Other Than
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Programs (After School)
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Records
Report Cards
Responsibilities
Retention
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School Age
Search/Seizure
Search of a Students Person
Search of Desks
Sexual Harassment
Special Circumstance Applications for
Optional Activities
Special Education Students
Student Code of Conduct Guidelines
Student Records
Student Responsibilities
Student Retention
Suspension
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Teacher Communication
Teacher Resumes
Technology Resources
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Threatening Act
Threats
Tobacco
Transportation
Trespassing
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Universal Precautions
Use of Drugs
Use of Illegal Materials
Use of Tobacco
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A.1 Alternative Educational Placement
Under certain circumstances, the district may reassign
the student to an alternative educational program in
place of long suspension, with or without the
agreement of the student or parent. Additionally, under
Arizona law, the district may reassign any student to an
alternative educational program who refuses to comply
with rules, refuses to pursue the required course of
study, or refuses to submit to the authority of teachers,
administrators or the Board or because the district
deems it the best educational placement. If a student is
assigned to an alternative placement program in place
of long suspension, there is no right to a formal hearing
on the incident.
A.2 Attendance Policy
Arizona law (ARS 15-802) states that it is unlawful for
any child who is between six and sixteen years of age to
fail to attend school during the hours school is in
session. A child who is habitually truant or who has
excessive absences may be adjudicated as an
incorrigible child. Absences may be considered
excessive when the number of absent days exceeds ten
percent of the required attendance days prescribed
(ARS 15-803).
· According to Arizona law, students are expected to
attend at least 90 percent of class time in order to
receive credit. Withholding of grades or credit can
occur only if the student is absent more than ten (10)
excused or unexcused days in a semester.
· If a student is absent more than 10 days per semester,
the status of the class may become an audit and their
grades/credits can be withheld.
· ‘Excused Absence’ is recognized by the state as illness
or family bereavement as the only legal excuse.
However, EDUPRIZE is more flexible and will accept
parent-excused reasons: medical or dental
appointments, family illness, etc.
· Parental excused, as well as unexcused absences, will
count toward the limit of 10 absences per semester.
· Prearranged school-related activities will NOT be
counted as absences in implementing this policy.
· Any student entering the classroom AFTER the bell has
rung, and who does NOT have a written excuse from a
staff member or the administration, will be
considered tardy.
· Excessive absences may result in a truancy referral.
Students with unexcused absences may warrant a
report to AZ Dept. of Child Safety (DCS) for truancy.
· If a student is absent 10 consecutive school days,
his/her name will be automatically taken off our roll
books unless a student has a prolonged illness, in
which case parents must notify the school. Cases
involving prolonged illness or unusual circumstances
may be appealed to the school administration.
Students should not be in the building prior to school
without teacher approval and checking in at the front
desk to receive a late pass. Attendance will be taken
and immediately sent to the front desk. Students who
arrive to school or class after roll is taken must check in
at the front desk to get a tardy pass.
As required by law, attendance is kept by minutes. All
absences must be recorded by the amount of time a
student misses from the school day, and this may result
in half-day absences.
A.3 Absences
If a student is absent from school, parents are
encouraged to call the night before or are to contact
the school within 30 minutes of the student’s start time
but no later than 8:30am. This ensures that, for the
safety of the student, his/her whereabouts are known.
Excused absences are for illness, medical or dental
appointments, or a family death or illness. Students
with unexcused absences may warrant a report to Child
Protective Services or a truancy officer. Parents will be
notified if their child accumulates excessive absences
(excused that exceed 5 unexcused or 8 excused) during
any one semester.
Parents should contact the school if their child will be
out of school for any period of time. If a student is
absent 10 consecutive days, his/her name will be
automatically taken off EDUPRIZE roll books unless a
student has a prolonged illness in which case parents
must notify the school and may be required to produce
evidence of illness or treatment. Perfect attendance is
defined as a student not being absent from any period
for the entire school year, whether or not those
absences are excused or unexcused. Perfect
attendance is recognized annually.
A.4 Tardies
Students are considered tardy if they are not in their
designated classroom when the start bell rings.
Students arriving after their start time need to report to
the office to receive an admittance slip prior to entering
their classroom. Tardiness will be excused for doctor,
dental, vision, and hearing appointments when notified
or signed in by a parent. All other tardies will be
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unexcused and can only be excused at the principal’s
discretion. Tardiness is not tolerated. Students with
excessive tardies will be dealt with through normal
behavior processes (i.e. student and parent
conversations, principal referral).
Tardies are viewed as a disruption to the classroom
environment. Coming late not only deprives the tardy
student of full time learning but also disrupts the
education of others. Students are expected to be in
their seat and ready to learn by the end of the tardy
bell.
Three tardies per quarter in a particular class may result
in a one day after school detention/ISS, referral per
class.
1 to 4 tardies
Subsequent
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
Warning letter;
ISS/notifications sent
Lunch Bunch
home/attendance
contract
ISS
Short-term suspension
/ Board hearing / or
referral to Court
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C.1 Carpool
All parents must use the drive-through lanes to pick up
their children from school. Please follow the directives
listed below:
1. Cellular phones are to be shut off when driving in
the carpool lanes.
2. Always have carpool card displayed on dash or visor
so it is visible to all.
3. Students may be dropped off in designated areas
15 minutes before each start time when gates are
unlocked, and supervision is provided.
4. Children must wait until you have pulled to the
curb and stopped your vehicle before they
approach your car. Never stop in the bypass lane.
Always pull to the curb for safety reasons and to
prevent blocking the flow of traffic.
5. Children should enter and exit the car only on the
curbside.
7. Pay attention to all of our children.
8. Slow down when driving through the lanes.
9. Parents and children are to cross only at the
designated crosswalks.
10. Pull forward to close spaces between cars as
directed by traffic aides. This helps keep the flow
of traffic going.
11. Only pick up your children in front of the school
where there is supervision.
12. Look for and use the less crowded lane in the
morning.
13. Please be on time. Students will be dismissed at
their assigned time and location. Do not arrive
early. For late pick up, parents must park in the
parking lot, come in and sign their child(ren) out.
Do not park in the “Handicapped” parking spaces!
14. Be kind to our aides. They are working hard to
keep the students safe and traffic flowing.
15. Please drive courteously and cautiously
throughout the neighborhood and by the school.
Always display behaviors that we would want our
students to display!
C.2 Cell Phones
No cell phones are allowed in Pre K through 6th grade.
First offense will ensure parent contact and any further
offenses will require parents retrieving the phone from
the school per policy and procedure manual.
C.3 Child Abuse Reporting
According to state law, school employees must report
reasonably suspected cases of neglect, endangerment,
non-accidental injury or sexual offenses against children
to Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) or local law
enforcement agencies. School employees are
encouraged to report cases of concern to school
administration for consideration and consensus.
People who are required to report reasonably
suspected abuse are protected by state law from civil or
criminal liability.
Each school has a child safety team for processing
suspected cases of child abuse. The EDUPRIZE team
consists of the administrator, nurse, and classroom
teacher.
Interviews by Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
workers investigating abuse/neglect may be conducted
at school. Under certain circumstances, the parent of a
student who is the subject of the investigation or a
sibling of the subject need not be given notice of such
interviews. School officials may be present at the
interview if necessary to the investigation.
In cases where law enforcement officers interview
students, the building administrator may make
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reasonable efforts to notify the student's parent of the
interview.
If a student is arrested or taken into temporary custody
on district property during the school day, the school no
longer has jurisdiction over the student. The school
shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent when
an arrest is made or a student is taken into temporary
custody.
C.4 Child Find
EDUPRIZE Ensures that all children with disabilities who
are in need of special education and related services
will be identified, located and evaluated (§300.125).
EDUPRIZE assures that a practical method shall be
developed and implemented to determine which
children are currently receiving needed special
education and related services. This policy shall apply
to highly mobile children with disabilities and children
that are suspected of being a child with a disability
under §300.7 and in need of special education, even
though they are advancing from grade to grade
(§300.125).
Further Information can be found in the Special
Education Policies and Procedures, here:
http://www.eduprizeschools.net/wpcontent/uploads/2
016/04/EDUPRIZE-Special-Education-Policies-andProcedures.pdf, and also at the front desk.
C.5 Closed Campus Policy
No student is allowed to leave the EDUPRIZE school
campus during the school day without an Early
Dismissal Slip from the office. Students who are injured
or ill must report to the office or to the nurse and are
not permitted to leave campus until a school official has
made contact with their parent or guardian. The
parking lot is off limits during school hours without
proper authorization. Early dismissal slips will be issued
by the office based upon the following conditions:
· A written note from a parent or guardian that has
been approved by high school administration.
· Telephone contact with parent or guardian
authorizing the absence.
· Court appearances – office must have a copy of
court documents.
· Other conditions approved by the administration.
Students leaving campus without permission will be
considered truant, even if parent permission is obtained
after-the-fact.
C.6 Conferencing
In person, formal Parent/Teacher conferences are
required for the first and third quarters during the fifth
or sixth week of that quarter, but recommended for all
quarters for parents who request such. This is the time
when teachers have the opportunity to talk with
parents, evaluate progress in school, and prescribe
special services. Parents or teachers are encouraged to
meet during the second and fourth quarters, or as
needed. Conference times are also scheduled for the
second and fourth quarters, but parents may opt for a
phone conference or no conference appointment.
C.7 Cottage Fair
At the end of each quarter, each class will have a
Cottage Fair. This community based event allows
teachers, parents, and students to come together to
celebrate learning. For safety reasons, we ask that all
children in attendance remain with their parents and all
outside play areas will be closed.
C.8 Custody
In cases where custody/visitation affects the school, the
school shall follow the most recent court order on file
with the school. It is the responsibility of the custodial
parent or of parents having joint custody to provide the
school with the most recent court order.
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D.1 Defiance of Authority
Refusal to comply with reasonable requests of school
personnel or refusal to obey classroom and school
rules; more severe than disrespect: Defiance may be
verbal, symbolic or physical. Confronting with resistance
or challenging the authority of school officials; failure to
comply with a reasonable request by school officials
constitutes insubordination or unwillingness to submit
to the authority of school officials.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to 9 days suspension; referral to Board
D.2 Directory Information
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Directory information may be released to the public
unless the parent gives written notice to the district
that any or all such information should not be made
public without prior consent. Any such notice must be
given to the superintendent within two weeks after
receiving access to this handbook or after the student
enrolls.
Directory information includes the following: name,
address and telephone number; names of the parents;
address and telephone number of the parents; class
designation (grade, etc.); extracurricular participation;
attendance dates; awards received; and photograph.
Be aware that information is used to compile such
things as student telephone directories, athletic
programs and yearbooks.
D.3 Disciplinary/Corrective Process
When making decisions regarding a disciplinary action,
the administrators involved will review the severity of
the incident, the level of remorse and restitution
displayed by the student, and the student’s pattern of
behavior. Depending upon the behavior of the student,
one or more of the following actions may be taken by
the administrator:
1. Informal Talk
2. Timeout
3. Discipline conference with student
4. Restriction of privileges
5. Informal discipline conference with parent and
teacher and/or principal or designee
6. Formal discipline conference with parent and
principal or designee
7. Restitution
8. Remainder-of-day Suspension removal
9. In-school suspension
10. Short off-campus suspension
11. Long off-campus suspension
12. Expulsion
· Informal Talk: A teacher or an aide will talk with the
student, describing the inappropriate behavior and
informing the student of acceptable behavior. The
parent may be notified.
· Timeout: Timeout is when a teacher or an aide
isolates the student to a location away from his/her
classmates. This is usually another class.
· Discipline Conference with Student: A conference is
held with the student, the Principal, Chancellor, or,
and/or the teacher to discuss the inappropriate
behavior and discuss/develop a plan for changing
the student's behavior. The parent may be notified.
· Restriction of Privileges: Inappropriate behavior
may result in a restriction of a student’s privilege to
participate in lunch with classmates, lunch recess,
or specific special activities. A designated location
with supervision will be provided for students to
complete any given assignments. Limited time will
be provided to complete lunch in an agreed setting.
The parent may be notified.
· Informal Discipline Conference with Parent and
Teacher and/or Principal or Chancellor: The
classroom teacher may request a conference with
the parent to discuss inappropriate behavior.
During the conference a behavior or academic plan
will be developed to assist the student with his or
her behavior.
· Formal Discipline Conference with Parent and
Principal or Chancellor: The parent is asked to
attend a conference with the student, Principal or
Chancellor, and possibly other school personnel to
develop a plan for changing the student's
inappropriate behavior and specify next
consequences should further behavior issues occur.
The parent and student will receive a written copy
of the Discipline Action Form which documents the
plan, and administrator records the conference in
Administration Log.
· Restitution (Liability under Arizona law): Parents will
be liable for damage to school property done by
their children. Community/School service.
· Remainder-of-Day Suspension/Removal to
Parent/Designee: The student will be released to
the custody of the parent/designee for the duration
of the school day. Parents agree to pick their child
up within 30 minutes after being called by school
personnel. Students may be suspended for
individual severe behaviors or for multiple
misbehaviors. Repeated inappropriate behaviors
will generally result in a progression of disciplinary
measures. The sequence will typically be:
· Restriction of privileges
· In-school suspension
· Out-of-school suspension for one day
· Short out-of-school suspension for 3, 5, or 9
days
· Long off-campus suspension for 10 or more
days
· Expulsion recommendation to the Board of Directors
D.4 Due Process
Relative to student discipline, due process means that
school officials must follow certain notice and hearing
procedures before a student can be suspended for
more than nine days or expelled. If a student is faced
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with a possible long suspension or expulsion, the
appropriate due process procedure will be
implemented. Hopefully, students will never be in a
situation where due process procedures are needed.
School officials are not required to initiate or complete
due process procedures prior to notifying law
enforcement officers. If law enforcement officers are
notified, the parent will be contacted by telephone or
certified letter. Any action taken by law enforcement
officers will be in addition to action taken by the school
district.
The following summary provides an overview to
acquaint students and parents with the due process
procedure which applies to students faced with a long
suspension or expulsion.
Long Suspension: A long suspension is ten school days
or more. In addition to imposing a short suspension, the
principal, dean, or designee may recommend that a
long suspension be imposed. The Board of Directors has
the authority to impose a long suspension following
appropriate due process.
Written notice shall be given the student and parent
that the principal, dean, or designee is recommending
to the Board that the student be suspended for ten days
or more.
Upon receiving a recommendation for long suspension,
the superintendent or designee will contact the parent
and schedule a meeting to discuss the situation. The
meeting will be attended by the superintendent or
designee, one or more Board members, and the
principal or dean. At the meeting, it will be determined
whether or not a long suspension should be imposed or,
if applicable, whether the student should be assigned to
an alternative educational program.
If the Board imposes a long suspension, the parent may
request a formal hearing. A request for a formal hearing
must be made to the Board within two working days
after notification that a long suspension has been
imposed.
If a formal hearing is requested, an appointed hearing
officer will hold the hearing at the district level. The
parent and student shall be given written notice of the
date, time and place for the hearing at least five
working days prior to the hearing. A long suspension
shall take effect upon receipt of the hearing officer's
decision, subject to appeal to the Board. The hearing
officer's decision may be appealed by sending a written
notice of appeal to the Board within five working days
after receipt of the hearing officer's decision.
“Expulsion” means the permanent withdrawal of the
privilege of attending school unless the School Board
reinstates the privilege. Expulsion of a student from a
district school is a discretionary power of the School
Board under the provision of A.R.S. 15-341, 15-342, and
15-843. The Board alone has the authority to exercise
the power of expulsion of a student from the schools.
The Principal or Dean of Students has the authority to
recommend expulsion to the Board.
The parent and any student subject to expulsion shall
be given written notice of the date, time and place for
the hearing at least five working days prior to the
hearing. Expulsion hearings shall be heard by the Board
which shall hear the evidence, prepare a record, and
then render a decision. The hearing procedure shall be
closed to protect the privacy of the student unless the
parent requests that it be open to the public. The
Board’s decision may be appealed by sending a written
notice of appeal to the Board within five working days
after receipt of the Board’s decision.
D.5 Dishonesty, Falsification, Lying/Deliberately
Concealing the Truth/Creating a Falsehood
Attempt by the student to conceal from school officials
or deliberately distort facts in order to mislead or give a
false impression.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; up to short term
suspension/ISS; community service
Up to short term suspension/ISS; community
service
Up to 9 days suspension; referral to Board
D.6 Disorderly Conduct
A.R.S. 13-2904 prohibits conduct where, with interest to
disturb peace or quiet, a person (1) engages in fighting,
violent or seriously disruptive behavior; (2) makes
unreasonable noise, or; (3) uses abusive language or
gestures to a person in a manner likely to provoke
immediate physical retaliation. The act of being
involved in behavior which disrupts the educational
process of other students on the campus, or
disregarding the suggestions and corrective efforts of
the teacher or other school personnel. This includes
swearing and vulgar language/behavior. Law
enforcement may be contacted if the disorderly
conduct occurs to a degree which violates other
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students’ or school employees’ rights to a peaceful
environment.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS: community service to short
term suspension
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to 9 days suspension; referral to Hearing
Officer
D.7 Disrespect
Refusal to comply with reasonable requests of school
personnel or refusal to obey classroom and school rules.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
ISS up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Behavior contract; up to 9 days suspension;
referral to Board
D.8 Disruption to the Education Process of the School
A student shall not engage, or attempt to engage in any
conduct that is reasonably likely to disrupt, or that does
disrupt, distract or inhibit the instructional process
and/or normal functioning process or activity of the
school. Offenses would include, but not be limited to:
unnecessarily setting off fire alarms, bomb
threats/written threats, actions that cause cessation of
instructional activities, inciting to riot, disruption caused
by laser pointers, or other mischievous behavior.
Students are not permitted to sell any item on campus
without prior permission of a school administrator.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS; up to short term
suspension
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to 9 day suspension; referral to Board
D.9 Disruptive Behavior
A.R.S. 13-2911 and A.R.S. 15-841 (1) interference with
or disruption of the normal operations of an
educational institution by threatening to cause physical
injury or property damage; (2) interfering with the
lawful use of school property; or (3) refusal to obey an
order of Superintendent/designee to leave the property
of the educational institution.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
ISS, Conference; up to short term
suspension
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to short term suspension; referral to
Board
D.10 Dress Code Policy
Dressing in a manner that may result in a distraction or
disruption of a safe environment is considered
inappropriate. Attire that suggests involvement in gang
activity or any apparel that is suggestive, obscene, lewd,
shows vulgar language or symbols, or shows symbols or
language relating to or promoting sex, drugs, tobacco,
weapons, violence, or alcohol on clothing or accessories
are prohibited. Students should realize that brief and
revealing clothing are not appropriate in school. The
following is a general guide that may be used in helping
the student select appropriate clothing. Ultimately,
administration/staff will determine the appropriateness
of a student’s apparel and is responsible to direct the
student to correct the violation.
Dress & Grooming Code:
Tops:
· Tops that reveal bra straps, cleavage, bare midriffs
or bare backs will not be allowed.
· Tops may not be see-through or torn.
· No tube or halter tops.
· No strapless tops.
· Straps must be at least 2 inches wide to be worn.
No spaghetti straps.
· Tops must have both shoulder straps.
Pants:
· Pants must be pulled up, worn at the waist, with no
undergarments exposed the entire school day.
· Pants may not be worn low-hung across or below
the hips.
· Students cannot wear excessively baggy or sagging
pants.
· May not have holes, rips or tears especially in the
buttocks or other private areas.
Shorts:
· Must be fitted at the waist and conceal all
undergarments.
· Must be at a reasonable and modest length, (at
least to the end of his/her fingertips with arms
fully extended).
· Excessively short shorts are not acceptable even if
tights are worn underneath them.
Skirts, Dresses, Jumpers, Shirts, Sports Wear:
· Must be worn at a reasonable and modest length
(at least fingertip length)
· No strapless dresses.
Shoes:
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· No bedroom slippers.
· No shoes that could cause injury to another
student (such as shoes with spiked heels/toes).
· Footwear must be worn at all times.
· No excessive platform shoes or stilettos.
Belts:
· Must be worn at the waist to keep pants up at the
proper level.
· Must be appropriate size, buckled, and worn
through belt loops.
· Excessive length of belt must be pulled through
belt loops.
Hats:
· No hats, caps or hoods can be worn during class by
boys or girls.
· No hair nets, bandanas, doo rags or wave caps may
be worn or displayed.
Miscellaneous:
· No attire or accessories with lettering or drawings
which depict sexually suggestive expressions or
actions, profanity, obscenity, drugs, alcohol or
tobacco shall be worn.
· Torn or radically altered clothing is not permitted.
· The school reserves the right to restrict clothing if
it has become a symbol for gangs in the
community and/or surrounding areas.
· Gang related symbols or insignias on books, caps,
belongings or apparel are not allowed.
· No pajamas.
· No slips or camisoles can be worn as dresses or
tops.
· Styles of hair/dress/appearance which adversely
affect the educational process will not be
tolerated.
· Facial jewelry such as lip piercings, ear discs,
and/or tattoos.
· No wallet chains are allowed.
· No rings/bracelets/collars/jewelry with spikes are
allowed.
· No exceedingly long studded belts.
· No attire or adornments disruptive to the
educational environment.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Sent to office to call parent to get another
outfit
ISS; up to short term suspension; community
service
Up to short term suspension
Dressing in a manner that may result in a distraction or
disruption of a safe environment is considered
inappropriate. JR/SR HIGH EDUPRIZE dress standards
state students’ dress and/or grooming may not:
1. Present a risk to the health, safety, or general
welfare of students or staff
2. Interfere with or disrupt the educational
environment or process
3. Be counterproductive to curriculum goals and/or
educational process
4. Display obscene language or symbols that depict
violent acts
5. Immodestly expose the chest, abdomen, other
private areas and/or under garments
6. Have spaghetti straps (straps must be three finger
widths or 2 inches)
7. Wear short shorts, short skirts, or distressed (holey)
jeans that expose the upper thigh Short and skirt
length must reach the down stretched arm
fingertips
8. Create an atmosphere of threat, intimidation, or
undue pressure
9. Display tattoos
10. Wear makeup unless it is natural looking and age
appropriate
11. Display body piercing of any type other than the
ear
12. Display chained wallets or any other
chains/chained apparatus
13. Wear sagging pants
14. Wear hats or hoods in the classroom (includes girls)
Footwear must be worn at all times. EDUPRIZE
encourages the use of closed-toed shoes by all students.
Flip flops and platform shoes are particularly unsafe and
should never be worn to school. EDUPRIZE will not be
responsible for any accident relating to improper shoes
(broken ankles, tripping, etc.). Tennis shoes must be
worn for P.E.
Arizona Revised Statutes ~15-712 permits instruction on
the nature and harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and
tobacco. It is illegal for minors to possess these
substances. Clothing or accessories which display these
substances and are deemed to advocate or encourage
the use of these substances are counterproductive to the
district's curriculum goals and educational objectives and
are prohibited.
Students who violate the district's dress standards may
be asked to do any of the following, depending upon the
specific circumstances:
· Turn inappropriate clothing inside out.
· Change into clothing that may be provided by the
school.
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· Have other clothing brought to school.
· Remove the accessory.
Repeated violations of the dress standards may result in
appropriate disciplinary action being taken, including
suspension from school.
CONSEQUENCES Teachers, principal, Dean of Students,
and staff will report violation of student dress code and
follow this hierarchy of offense tiers.
1. Give the student a verbal warning about the
inappropriate item (1st offense)
2. Sent to the office to call parent to get another
outfit (2nd offense)
3. ISS (In School Suspension), up to short term
suspension; community service (3rd offense)
4. Up to short term suspension, Board referral,
alternative placement (4th offense)
D.11 Drugs (Possession, Use, Distribution)
Includes, but not limited to drug possession, sale, use,
distribution, being under the influence, drug
paraphernalia, and imitations of illegal drugs. The
unlawful use, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale,
purchase, possession, transportation, or importation of
any controlled drug, narcotic substance or imitation drug
will be treated as a drug violation. This includes offcampus use and being under the influence at school, on
district property, at a school function, and on schoolsponsored transportation. “Drugs” shall include but are
not limited to: all dangerous controlled substances
prohibited by law, imitation drugs, any prescription or
over the-counter drug, hallucinogenic substances and
inhalants, except those for which permission to use in
school has been granted pursuant to Board policy.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
9 days suspension; referral to Board
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E.1 Emergency Cards
We ask all parents to complete an Emergency Medical
Referral card for each of their children annually. Tell us
how to contact you or another responsible adult if your
child becomes ill or is injured at school. List health
problems, including allergies to food, medicine and
insect stings. Please let us know if your address, home
phone, email address, business phone or emergency
phone number changes during the school year. Be sure
to include a working number to receive “text alert”
messages in case of emergencies.
E.2 Endangering the Health and Safety of Others
Any variety of behavioral activities which would or
could endanger the safety, welfare or property of
others or the school district; acting in a way (verbal,
written or physical) that may lead to a dangerous
situation and/or threatens the safety of self or others.
This may include knowingly and willingly withholding
information that leads to such situations.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
ISS; behavior contract; community service;
up to short term suspension
Up to 9 days suspension; referral to Board
E.3 Enrollment/Withdrawal
Students must be officially enrolled through the school
office before they can attend classes and must attend
only EDUPRIZE and not any other school program not
affiliated with EDUPRIZE. All students new to EDUPRIZE
must supply an immunization record and a copy of the
child’s birth certificate upon enrollment. Students’
immunizations must be current or students will not be
enrolled. When you are planning on withdrawing your
child, the office must have at least one day’s notice in
order to prepare records. Student records will not be
sent without the parent signature on our withdrawal
form.
E.4 Equal Opportunity
Federal law protects students from discrimination in
any educational program or activity on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex or disability/handicap.
Federal law also prohibits discrimination in employment
based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability or age.
Lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to
admission and participation in district programs. Any
student who knowingly makes false accusations of
discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action.
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F.1 Field Experience Training
Individuals requesting to participate in field experience
training in our schools are required to have a current
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and submit a formal
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3. Students not attending field experiences will have
an alternative quality on campus instructional
option.
4. There are to be no stops made between school
and the field experience destination.
5. Students must travel with the school group on
the bus in order to participate in the field
experience. Students who arrive at the field trip
destination without traveling with the group will
not be able to participate with the school group.
request with the Board of Directors with all the
particulars.
F.2 Field Experiences and Special Experiences
Guidelines
EDUPRIZE recognizes the value of experiential learning
and we encourage student participation in at least two
on a yearly basis. Examples of such field experiences
may include those below, and others may be approved.
Note that these suggested field experiences are
educationally appropriate and promote global
mindedness while meeting CCSS standards, as well.
Two local, educational Field Trips are covered by the
Life Fund. Students/parents are responsible for funding
all Special Experiences Options. Each grade level may
provide options that are out of the Phoenix
Metropolitan area, out of state, out of the country, or
are special incentives which are an additional cost with
Board approval. Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA)
contributions can be designated to specific students or
programs by any tax payer in Arizona. This means that
local, extended family members and friends may make
designated contributions in your student’s name to
assist with expenses.
Field Experience Chaperones
Chaperones are vital to EDUPRIZE’s participation in field
experience events. However, certain standards must be
met, and documentation must be on file in the school
office in order to ensure the safety of our students.
Parents who intend to participate in field experiences
must provide the phone number of a working cell
phone that will be carried with that parent during all
field experience activities. The number of chaperones
and the parents selected to chaperone will depend on
the field experience specific guidelines and the needs of
the teacher.
Field Experience Criteria:
· Behavior –good citizenship, classroom conduct,
discretion of teachers and administration
· Academic – Articulated prerequisite course-work
completed
Field Experience Information Transportation must be
arranged and the following guidelines must be met:
1. Teacher must arrange for transportation using a
charter bus
2. Students not enrolled at EDUPRIZE may not
attend field experience (this includes siblings)
F.3 Free Appropriate Education (FAPE)
EDUPRIZE ensures that all children with disabilities of
school age (5 and up) have the right to a free
appropriate public education (FAPE), including children
with disabilities who are advancing from grade to grade.
FAPE shall also be provided to students who have been
suspended or expelled from school in accordance with
§§300.300(a) and 300.121(e).
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G.1 Gambling
Playing games for money or property, or betting on
uncertain outcomes is prohibited. The use of dice for
such purposes is strictly prohibited.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS; up to short term
suspension
Up to short term suspension
Up to 9 day suspension
G.2 Gangs
An ongoing loosely or highly organized association of
three or more persons, whether formal or informal,
which has a common name, signs, symbols or colors,
whose members engage, either individually or
collectively, in violent or other forms of illegal behavior.
The behavior may include: gang related art, notes or
letters promoting or addressing gang loyalty, and
graffiti.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
Up to 9 days ISS/OSS; behavior contract; and
gang affiliation report
9 days suspension and referral to Board
G.3 Grades
EDUPRIZE believes that grading is done for the purpose
of informing students and parents of areas that need
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additional focus and to celebrate great strides students
have made.
Student Tailored Prescriptions will be completed for the
first conferencing period each year. Special
individualized goals will be recorded for each child
based on parent/teacher input. Progress towards each
identified goal will be reviewed during conferencing
periods
EDUPRIZE additional forms of communication are
through emails, student planners, Google classroom,
and some grades use Jupiter Grades. Individual teacher
emails are posted on the teacher bios after the
Welcome Back Letter. Grades are posted and found at
this Parent Portal website:
http://gilbertgradebook.eduprizeschools.net/familylink.
At the beginning of the school year, students will be
given a password for access to the gradebook website.
G.4 Guns/Firearms
Any weapon or simulated weapon designed to expel a
projectile by an explosive used to inflict bodily harm
when used on campus or during school sponsored
activities in a manner such as to cause injury or to
intimidate others. Typical instruments are defined, but
not limited to: rifles, pistols, pellet guns, BB guns, “air
soft” or any other propelled weapon, or similar
weapons. May be real or simulated; may be operable or
inoperable, loaded or unloaded.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
Up to 9 days suspension and referral to
Board
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H.1 Harassment, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and Hazing
Harassment, bullying and hazing of a person is
prohibited. Harassment and bullying mean physical or
psychological abuse of another person by means of
verbal or physical threats, intimidation, insults or other
aggressive behavior in any form including electronically,
and include abuse based upon race, ethnicity, gender,
religion or disability. Hazing means forcing a person to
risk or suffer physical or mental harm or degradation to
join or remain in an organization. Also, insults and
attacks via e-mail, text messaging or Internet social
networks which substantially hinder another student’s
health, safety, welfare, right to attend school or
participate in school activities constitute harassment
and bullying. Internet communications that cause
problems between students on campus will be dealt
with as a serious student discipline matter. See OffCampus Behavior on p.1 or A.R.S. §15843
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
Up to 9 days suspension; behavior contract
9 days suspension and referral to Board
H.2 Hate Crime
A criminal offense or threat against a person, property
or society that is motivated, in whole or part, by the
offender’s bias against a race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, gender, religion, disability or sexual
orientation. This includes any crime that manifests
evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual
orientation, or ethnicity.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
2nd Offense
st
Up to 9 days suspension; behavior contract
9 days suspension and referral to Board
H.3 Homework
Homework may not be given as a penalty. It is intended
to teach responsibility, allow additional skill practice
and provide transfer of skills. Homework may include
special assignments and/or unfinished class work.
Each EDUPRIZE team develops its own homework plan.
Generally, homework assignments for primary grades
should not exceed 20 to 45 minutes. Students in grades
4-7 should not exceed 45-60 minutes. These time limits
include on-line component if applicable. Home reading
is assigned each week. More homework than this may
be assigned to youngsters who need to make up
assignments or who did not complete their class work
at school.
Exceptions to the guidelines are discussed with parents
on an individual basis.
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I.1 Illegal Materials (Possession, Use, Distribution)
If a properly conducted search yields illegal or
contraband materials, such materials shall be turned
over to the proper authorities.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
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1st Offense
2nd Offense
Confiscate the Illegal contraband and up to
short term suspension
9 days suspension and referral to Board
I.2 Illness/Injury
In case of illness or injury, the school nurse or a
member of the school staff will care for a student
temporarily. School personnel will render first aid
treatment only. If emergency medical treatment is
necessary the parents will be contacted. If we cannot
reach the parent in an emergency, we will call
paramedics who may decide if an ambulance should be
called. The cost of these services is the parent's
responsibility.
Students who are ill or have a contagious condition will
be sent home immediately. Students with a fever
should not attend and will be sent home and may not
return to school until being fever free for 24 hours
without fever reducing medication. Students should
check back into school through the nurses’ office when
requested by the school or nurse.
I.3 Immunization Policy
By state law, your child will not be allowed to attend
school until either a record of required immunizations
or acceptable exemption statement is submitted. For
initial enrollment, if completed paperwork is not
available after a period of two days’ attendance, the
student shall be placed back in the lottery or on the
waiting list if in kindergarten. If immunizations are
against your religious or personal beliefs, you must
complete, sign, and return an exemption statement to
the EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Health Office. You may obtain
this form at the EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Health Office. If any
immunization cannot be given for medical reasons, you
must submit a medical exemption signed by a physician.
In the absence of immunization records that show
compliance for all mandatory shots or an acceptable
exemption statement, existing students will be excluded
from school until such time as they are in compliance or
admissible exemption statements are on file.
I.4 Instructional Time
· Total minutes per year for Kindergarten FTE 0.5 will
be ≥ 356
· Total hours per year for Kindergarten FTE 1.0 ≥ 712
· Total minutes per year for grades 1-3 will be ≥ 712
· Total minutes per year for grades 4-6 will be ≥ 890
· Total minutes per year for grades7-8 will be ≥ 1068
· Total hours per year for grades 9-12 will be ≥ 900
and 4 subjects for FTE 1.0
· Total hours per year for grades 9-12 will be ≥675
and 3 subjects for FTE 0.75
· Total hours per year for grades 9-12 will be ≥ 450
and 2 subjects for FTE 0.5
· Total hours per year for grades 9-12 will be ≥ 225
and 1 subject for FTE 0.25
The Board of Directors approved on April 8, 1997 for
early release of four days a year for Parent/Teacher
Conferences as submitted for new calendar.
I.5 Insult/Verbal Abuse of a Faculty or Staff Member
Profanity, swearing and/or use of vulgar language,
either directed to an individual or non-directed.
Threats-Verbal/Physical Abuse A.R.S. 15-507. Insult or
abuse of a student or any school official, including all
teachers, clerical staff, custodians, and bus drivers, is
considered a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS; community service up to
short term suspension
Up to short term suspension
Up to 9 day suspension; referral to Board
I.6 Insurance
The district does not carry insurance for students'
medical or dental costs. If students are injured during
school activities parents are responsible for their child’s
insurance. Parents are encouraged to purchase student
accident insurance from a third party vendor.
I.7 Intimidation
To frighten, compel, or deter by actual or implied
threats. Deliberately intimidating students or staff
members by violence, verbal or physical threats. This
also includes racial and sexual insults and harassment.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
Conference; ISS; up to short term
suspension
9 days suspension and referral to Board
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K.1 Kindergarten Age
15-821C If a kindergarten program is maintained, a
child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child
is five years of age. A child is deemed five years of age
if the child reaches the age of five before September 1
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of the current school year. A child is eligible for
admission to first grade if the child is six years of age. A
child is deemed six years of age if the child reaches the
age of six before September 1 of the current school
year. If a child who has not reached the age of five
before September 1 of the current school year is
admitted to kindergarten and is then readmitted to
kindergarten in the following school year, a school
district or charter school is not eligible to receive basic
state aid on behalf of that child during the child’s
second year of kindergarten. A school district or charter
school may charge tuition for any child who is ineligible
for basic state aid pursuant to this subsection. The
governing board may admit children who have not
reached the required age as prescribed by this
subsection if it is determined to be in the best interest
of the children. For children entering the first grade,
such determination shall be based upon one or more
consultations with the parent, parents, guardian or
guardians, the children, the teacher and the school
principal. Such children must reach the required age of
five for kindergarten and six for first grade by January 1
of the current school year.
Board reviewed the Kindergarten age requirement
February 3, 1997 and decided to stay with the state
guidelines by law, while encouraging parents to
consider meeting the September 1st deadline. If the
team believes it is in the best interest of the child,
testing will be at the expense of the parent.
Per our contract with the State of Arizona our students
must be 5 by December 31st of the year of their
entrance into kindergarten and 1st graders must be 6 by
December 31st of the school year they are enrolled in
first grade.
K.2 Knives
Any instrument possessed or used to inflict bodily harm
or intimidate a person. May be operable or inoperable.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
Up to 9 days suspension and referral to
Board
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L.1 Late Arrival/Early Departure
Students are strongly encouraged to be on time for
school and to stay at school the entire day. Children
who are tardy more than one hour must be signed in by
a parent at the front desk. Prior notice by note or
phone call is appreciated for students being picked up
during the school day. Students must be signed out at
the front desk by the parent or guardian before leaving.
As required by law, attendance is kept by minutes. All
absences must be recorded by the amount of time a
student misses from the school day, and this may result
in half-day absences
L.2 Liability
Students who steal, cut, deface or otherwise damage
any school property will be suspended or expelled from
school. Under Arizona law, parents are liable for
damage done to school property by their children
L.3 Life Fund
We are pleased to offer our students many educational
opportunities outside the classroom. This fund pays for
two field experiences, most entrance admissions,
chartered buses, special presenters, theatrical
presentations, special presentations, etc. Life Fund is a
voluntary remittance that is applied towards field
experiences.
LIFE Fund is collected each year for each student at the
time of enrollment and is not refundable as it is an
allowable ECA expense to our families. We hope that all
of our students will be able to participate in these
extracurricular field experiences but understand
different families’ special needs. If LIFE Fund is not paid
and a student is excluded from a field experience,
alternative educational experiences will be provided.
L.4 Lunch
It is the responsibility of parents to provide lunch each
day for any child enrolled at EDUPRIZE.
Our catered lunch program at the Gilbert Campus is
offered as a service to our students.
1. Lunches must be purchased in advance by check or
cash at the front desk of building 1 or online. A
lunch card will then be sent to your child’s teacher.
2. Lunches are NOT available on an individual basis for
daily cash purchase. Lunches will only be provided
to the purchasers of pre-purchased tickets only.
3. Watch our website and your newsletter for prices
for the daily selection (M-Th), pricing, and
payment information.
4. No refunds are given for absences or missed
lunches. We order the number of lunches prepurchased and must pay for these.
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5. Milk cards are available for students who are not
purchasing lunch. Students may pre-purchase milk
cards or purchase with cash at 40¢ per milk.
6. EDUPRIZE is not federally subsidized and does not
offer a subsidized free and reduced program. The
forms completed are for federal reporting
purposes only.
expand their minds through the use of innovative
technologies and our science based instruction.
Through our Socratic method and 100% engagement,
students will become effective communicators and
leaders empowered to establish a sense of community,
service to others, and a love of learning.
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M.1 Media
Social media is an extension of all behavior and any
outside/off campus behaviors that impact students may
cause on campus consequences depending on the
circumstances.
N.1 News Media
During the school year, the news media occasionally will
request to interview or photograph students
participating in school activities. If you have concerns,
and do not want your child photographed, interviewed
or published, you must put your dated and signed
objection in writing.
M.2 Medication Disbursement
Giving of medicine to students during school hours shall
be restricted to necessary medication that cannot be
given on an alternative schedule. Medicine
administered by school officials must be accompanied
by a label affixed by a pharmacy, physician or
parent(s)/guardian in case of non-prescription
medicines. In addition, a Medication Consent Form
with written instructions must be signed by the parent
and on file with school officials prior to any medication
being administered. The Medication Consent Form is
available in the school office and must include the
following information:
· Child’s name
· Name of medication
· Purpose of medication
· Time to be administered
· Dosage
· Possible side effects
Older students may administer some medicine with a
completed approval form signed by the parent, doctor
and school.
M.3 Elementary Mission Statement
The EDUPRIZE mission is to provide educational
excellence to our community of learners through the
use of project-based, multiple modality instruction, and
a strong differentiated curriculum. Students will exceed
grade level standards and grow to be global citizens in
an academically rigorous environment where both
leadership and collaboration are stressed. Students will
acquire depth of knowledge and problem-solving skills
through our interdisciplinary, thematic approach to
applied learning. Students will excel in the Arts, and
N.2 Newsletters
EDUPRIZE believes that communication with parents is
a key ingredient for the success of our students and
school. Parents can expect to receive a weekly
newsletter from the student’s teacher covering weekly
curriculum information and objectives as well as any
notes to parents. Each week, there will also be a school
newsletter addressing upcoming events, PTN
information, and any school-wide issues. These
newsletters will be emailed home, and copies are also
available at the front desk and on our website.
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O.1 Open Enrollment
EDUPRIZE abides by all open enrollment requirements.
Applications from new students are dated upon receipt
and put into a holding file. Siblings of attendees will be
called for any openings first. Throughout the year as
openings become available, they are filled through our
lottery system with the exception of kindergarten
applications which are honored in order of receipt.
By signing the EDUPRIZE Application, the student and
parent agree to comply with all policies, regulations and
rules of the school, including standards for academic
effort, conduct and attendance. Enrollment status may
be revoked if this agreement is not honored.
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Throughout this document, "parent" means a parent
(unless parental rights have been judicially limited or
severed), a legal guardian or an individual acting as a
parent in absence of a parent or guardian.
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P.1 P.E. Excuses
All students are expected to participate in physical
education activities. If your child is to be excused from
PE, a note from home is needed. Your child will attend
PE but will be allowed to sit and observe.
P.2 Parent Communication with Teachers
If parents need to contact their child’s teacher, please
feel free to e-mail or phone. On non-weekends,
teachers should respond within 24 hours and plan to
meet with you if needed. Please respect the time of our
teachers by refraining from dropping in and expecting
them to meet with you.
P.3 Personal Belongings
Parents are urged to put names on items such as coats,
sweaters, lunch bags and backpacks.
Lost and Found is located in the Kindergarten area and
at the lunch tables between buildings. Items will be
donated to charity on the last day of each quarter.
Encourage your children to check for lost items as soon
as they realize something is missing.
Do not allow students to bring items to school which
are not a part of the educational program unless
specifically asked for by the teacher. No toys,
collectables, games, radios, balls, tape players, etc. are
to be brought. If these things are brought to school,
they may be confiscated until picked up by the parent.
Cell phone use by students is prohibited during the
school day. EDUPRIZE SCHOOL takes no responsibility
for any personal items that are brought to school. No
cell phones should be brought to school. If they are
seen they may be confiscated.
P.4 Physical Altercation
Pushing, shoving, tussles, minor confrontations. Does
not rise to the level of fighting or assault.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS; behavior contract;
community service; up to short term
suspension
Up to short term suspension
Up to 9 day suspension and referral to Board
P.5 Programs/Clubs
Shortly after each school year begins, students at
EDUPRIZE JR/SR High School have the opportunity to
select and join clubs/programs. Several of our finest
teachers facilitate these programs. More information
will be forthcoming as to the times/places the clubs will
be held and which teacher will sponsor the
club/program. EDUPRIZE Academic Policy requires that
all students participating in these extra-curricular
activities maintain a C grade or better in all subject
areas, and all assignments must be completed. If
students’ grades are not maintained, students will be
temporarily disqualified from participation in these
activities until their grades improve or assignments are
completed.
The following is a list of the many possible programs
EDUPRIZE may offer:
· Competitive Robotics Team ($160 fee)
· National Jr. Honor Society –National Honor
Society (Students must apply and be inducted to
join)
· Student Council (Students must apply and be
selected to join)
· Yearbook Committee
· Science Olympiad (Modest fee may apply)
· Environmental Club (Fee required)
· Service Learning Club
· Musical Theater ($160 fee)
· Competitive Choir
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R.1 Records
Access to educational records is governed by federal
law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Parents
and students 18 years of age or older, have the
following rights in connection with educational records:
1. To inspect and review the student's educational
records.
2. To request an amendment of the student's
educational records to ensure that the records
are not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of
student rights, including the right to a hearing, if
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necessary. To consent to disclosure of personally
identifiable information contained in the
student's educational record, except that
information deemed "directory information"
may be disclosed without consent unless the
parent/eligible student directs in writing that this
information not be made public without prior
consent. Disclosure may also be made without
consent in certain circumstances allowed by
FERPA.
3. To file complaints with the U.S. Department of
Education.
4. To obtain a copy of Governing Board policy on
Student Records, by requesting a copy from the
superintendent.
R.2 Report Cards
Report cards are issued once per quarter electronically.
In addition to electronic release, all students receive a
hard copy of their report card on the last day of school
and students in grades 7-12 receive a hard copy every
quarter. Parents may view grade information at any
time electronically by visiting the “Parent Portal” for
their campus under the Parent menu of
Eduprizeschools.net. The Current Progress section of
the portal shows detailed assignment information for
the current quarter. The report card section shows only
the overall final grade for each quarter. Detail
instructions may be found on the website under the
Parent menu.
R.3 Responsibilities
All students have the responsibility to:
1. Respect the rights of others to study and learn.
Students come to school for an education. An
individual may decide not to take advantage of
that opportunity. However, no one has the right
to interfere with the education of others.
2. Attend school daily unless ill. Students in
Arizona are required by law to attend school
until the age of 16 or upon completion of the
10th grade. Students have a responsibility to
take advantage of every opportunity to learn so
they can function effectively in society.
3. Be on time for all classes. Students who enter a
classroom after a class has begun are interfering
with the rights of others to learn and study.
4. Complete all in-class and homework assignments
and meet deadlines. There can be no effective
education when students are free to decide
whether they will do the assigned work. Since
everything that must be learned cannot be
accomplished during the school day, there will
be homework assignments. Education is an
ongoing process that doesn't stop when the
school day ends.
5. Come to class with necessary books and
materials. A teacher should not have to delay
class because a student has come unprepared to
begin work. This interferes with the rights of
others to learn and study. Getting an education
requires more than merely being in class, just as
keeping a job requires more than merely
showing up for work. Damaged materials must
be paid for before the end of each year.
6. Respect public property and carefully use and
return all materials and equipment. Schools are
a community's gift to its young people. It is
wrong to abuse that gift. Responsible use of
materials and equipment will preserve them for
future students.
7. Obey school rules. Rules are designed to allow a
school to meet its obligation to educate
students. Students have a responsibility to obey
these rules so each student has the proper
environment in which to learn. Our school rules
are based upon “Being a Kid of Character”.
Character traits assist students in building a
“sense of community”.
8. Volunteer information and cooperate with school
staff in disciplinary cases. Every community
depends upon the willingness of citizens to play
a part in upholding the rules by which everyone
has agreed to live. To volunteer information and
cooperate with school staff members are the
obligations of a good citizen.
9. See that school documents and correspondence
to parents reach home. Education requires a
partnership between the home and the school.
For the partnership to work, those involved must
know what is happening. Students are asked to
meet their responsibility to be honest and not
intercept nor destroy progress reports,
attendance information, newsletters, and/or
report cards.
10. Comply with legal responsibilities. Students are
to comply with policies and regulations, pursue
the required course of study and respond
appropriately to the authority of the teachers,
administration and the Board of Directors.
R.4 Retention
If the teacher thinks a child will benefit from additional
time in the same grade level, the parent will be involved
in meetings with the teacher, administrator and other
staff members. State law provides that the final
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promotion-retention decision may be made by the
educational team. If you choose not to accept the
team’s decision, you may request in writing that the
Board of Directors review the decision. Final decisions
must be made by May 15, and appropriate signatures
must be on file (Parent/Teacher Academic Contract).
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S.1 School Age
A child must be 5 years of age before September 1 of
the current year or meet the rigorous criteria
established for early enrollment in order to enroll in
kindergarten for that year.
First graders must be 6 years old by September 1 of the
current school year in order to enroll in the first grade
for that school year.
S.2 Search/Seizure
Students possess the right to privacy of person, as well
as to freedom from unreasonable search and seizure of
property as guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment of
the Constitution. These individual rights, however, are
balanced by the school's responsibility to protect the
health, safety and welfare of all students and staff.
School employees may conduct searches when they
have reason to suspect that a law or school rule has
been violated or that the health, safety or welfare of
students or staff may be in danger.
S.2.1 Search of a Student’s Person
A search of a student's person, backpack, or purse shall
be undertaken if there are reasonable grounds to
suspect that the student possesses:
· Stolen items
· A dangerous, prohibited or illegal substance
· Object or items that may interfere with school
purposes and/or present a threat to people or
property
This search will be conducted by an investigating
administrator and at least one additional adult witness.
S.2.2 Search of Desks
The school is the owner and has control of student
desks. School officials may inspect desks for cleanliness
and order at any time without notice and without
consent. Desks shall be searched without notice and
without consent whenever reasonable suspicion exists
that a law or school rule has been violated or that the
health, safety or welfare of students/staff may be in
danger.
S.3 Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other unwelcome written, sexting, verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature is prohibited. If a
student believes he/she, or another student, has been
subjected to sexual harassment, the student should
report the behavior to a school administrator
immediately.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
Conference; ISS; up to short term
suspension
9 days suspension and referral to Board
S.4 Special Circumstance Applications for Optional
Activities
EDUPRIZE has many non-affiliated optional activities
that students may apply for participation. This
application process supports the goals of a safe and
positive experience for every child. Students who
demonstrate the following qualities will be selected to
participate:
1. Outstanding citizenship in classrooms and on
school grounds – as exhibited by no office
referrals
2. Positive attitude towards teachers, aides,
administrators, specialists, and classmates – as
exhibited by no office referrals
3. Demonstrates quality listening skills and the
ability to follow directions the first time – as
exhibited by teacher observation, and no office
referrals
4. Displays an appropriate sense of maturity – as
exhibited by teacher observation
5. Demonstrates ability to control temper – as
exhibited by teacher observation and no office
referrals
6. Is not perceived to be, a danger to self or others –
as exhibited by no office referral
We understand that there can be exceptional
circumstances that need to be considered.
If a special circumstance student wishes to attend an
optional activity and falls short on one or more of the
qualities listed above, it may still be possible for them to
attend. It needs to be shown that:
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1. The behavior or quality can be seen to be a
manifestation of the student’s disability or
special circumstance
(And)
2. There are adequate supports in place to ensure
safety for the student and others.
The team, and parent must meet and complete the
application form overleaf which details the supports
that will enable success.
The final decision is always made by the School Principal
and the Director of Special Education, who will both
need to sign their approval/non approval on the form
overleaf.
S.5 Special Education Students
When a special education student engages in
misconduct that could result in suspension or expulsion,
the district shall follow state and federal laws governing
suspension and expulsion of special education students.
S.6 Student Code of Conduct Guidelines
All students have the responsibility to:
1. Respect the rights of others to study and learn.
Students come to school for an education. An
individual may decide not to take advantage of
that opportunity. However, no one has the right to
interfere with the education of others.
2. Attend school daily unless ill. Students in Arizona
are required by law to attend school until the age
of 16 or upon completion of the 10th grade.
Students have a responsibility to take advantage of
every opportunity to learn so they can function
effectively in society.
3. Be on time for all classes. Students who enter a
classroom after a class has begun are interfering
with the rights of others to learn and study.
4. Complete all in-class and homework assignments
and meet deadlines. There can be no effective
education when students are free to decide
whether they will do the assigned work. Since
everything that must be learned cannot be
accomplished during the school day, there will be
homework assignments. Education is an ongoing
process that doesn’t stop when the school day
ends.
5. Come to class with necessary books and materials.
A teacher should not have to delay class because a
student has come unprepared to begin work. This
interferes with the rights of others to learn and
study. Getting an education requires more than
merely being in class, just as keeping a job requires
more than merely showing up for work. Damaged
materials must be paid for before the end of each
year.
6. Respect public property and carefully use and
return all materials and equipment. Schools are a
community’s gift to its young people. It is wrong to
abuse that gift. Responsible use of materials and
equipment will preserve them for future students.
7. Obey school rules. Rules are designed to allow a
school to meet its obligation to educate students.
Students have a responsibility to obey these rules
so each student has the proper environment in
which to learn.
8. Volunteer information and cooperate with school
staff in disciplinary cases. Every community
depends upon the willingness of citizens to play a
part in upholding the rules by which everyone has
agreed to live.
9. See that school documents and correspondence to
parents reach home. Education required a
partnership between the home and the school.
For the partnership to work, those involved must
know what is happening. Students are asked to
meet their responsibility to be honest and not
intercept nor destroy progress reports, attendance
information, newsletters, and/or report cards.
10. Comply with legal responsibilities. Students are to
comply with policies and regulations, pursue the
required course of study and respond
appropriately to the authority of the teachers,
administration and the Board of Directors.
S.7 Suspension/Expulsion
A. In-School Suspension: In-school suspension (ISS) is
an alternative to off-campus suspension. ISS may
be imposed for one or more days. The student is
removed from the regular classroom setting and
is assigned to a location isolated from his/her
classmates. This may be a location in the office
area or another location on campus. Class
assignments will be given to a student placed on
ISS. A Discipline Action Form will be completed.
B. Short Off-Campus Suspension: The principal, Dean
of Students, or designee has the authority to
suspend a student for nine school days or less.
When a short suspension is anticipated, a
disciplinary action meeting with the principal,
dean, or designee, student, and any other
appropriate persons will be conducted. The
principal, assistant principal, or designee will
verbally inform the student of the alleged
behavior that is considered a violation of the
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rules. The student will be given an opportunity to
respond. A Discipline Action Form will be
completed. If, after these procedures are
completed, the principal, dean of students, or
designee decides that a short suspension is
appropriate, the suspension will begin the next
school day. The principal, dean of students, or
designee will notify the parent that a short
suspension has been imposed before the student
is excluded from the campus. There is no right to
appeal a short suspension.
C. Out-of-School Suspension: When the student's
behavior causes a danger to self or to others, an
out-of-school suspension may be immediate.
Parents will be notified immediately. The
principal, dean of students, or designee may
recommend that a long suspension be imposed in
addition to imposing a short suspension. The
short suspension will nevertheless take place.
D. Long Off-Campus Suspension: In addition to a
short suspension, the principal or Dean of
Students may recommend to the Board that a
long suspension be imposed. The Board may
impose suspensions exceeding ten school days.
E. Alternative Educational Placement: Under certain
circumstances, the district may reassign the
student to an alternative educational program in
place of long suspension, with or without the
agreement of the student or parent. Additionally,
under Arizona law, the district may reassign any
student to an alternative educational program
who refuses to comply with rules, refuses to
pursue the required course of study, or refuses to
submit to the authority of teachers,
administrators or the Board. If a student is
assigned to an alternative placement program in
place of long suspension, there is no right to a
formal hearing on the incident.
F. Expulsion: Expulsion means the permanent
withdrawal of the privilege of attending
EDUPRIZE. Only the Board can expel a student.
“Expulsion” means the permanent withdrawal of the
privilege of attending school unless the School Board
reinstates the privilege. Expulsion of a student from a
district school is a discretionary power of the School
Board under the provision of A.R.S. 15-341, 15-342, and
15-843. The Board alone has the authority to exercise
the power of expulsion of a student from the schools.
The Principal or Dean of Students has the authority to
recommend expulsion to the Board.
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T.1 Teacher Communication
If you need to contact your child’s teacher, please feel
free to e-mail or phone. On non-weekends, teachers
should respond within 24 hours and plan to meet with
you if needed. Please respect the time of our teachers
by refraining from dropping in and expecting them to
meet with you.
T.2 Teacher Resumes
EDUPRIZE is proud to employ faculty and staff of high
quality and experience. Teacher resumes are available
for inspection by placing a request at the front desk.
T.3 Technology Resources (Misuse; Inappropriate Use
of)
EDUPRIZE provides a variety of technology resources to
enrich student learning. At the same time, EDUPRIZE
strives to manage appropriate student use through a
content filter on district-provided Internet access and
guided supervision in compliance with the federal Child
Internet Protection Act. Students are granted
technological privileges for educational purposes only.
The use of the technology is a privilege, not a right, and
may be limited or revoked for inappropriate use. The
following policy has been established to ensure
responsible and appropriate student use of technology:
1. Students will use the Internet for school-related
purposes only. Only academically-based sites
that are relevant to the activities or research
should be visited. Our technology lab facilitators
reserve the right to determine academic validity
of a site. The Internet should NOT be used for
personal use at any time, such as Internet
shopping or gaming. This also includes
appropriate use of student email accounts.
2. Students will NOT intentionally access
inappropriate material/sites. Internet use will be
monitored. Any accidental accessing of such
materials should be reported to the technology
facilitator immediately.
3. The use of chats, personal email, social network,
and other interactive sites (ex: g mail chat,
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) is prohibited.
4. Students will use appropriate language while
using the provided technology.
5. Passwords and ‘log-ins’ should NOT be shared or
used by another student.
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6. Cyber bullying in any form (hate mail, harassing
messages, chain letters, jokes or comments that
others find offensive) will NOT be tolerated.
7. Follow copyright laws.
8. Students must receive permission from the
technology lab facilitator to print any documents
or information.
9. Abide by the technology guidelines in the
EDUPRIZE Student Handbook.
EDUPRIZE network (including but not limited to
Internet, computers, laptops, printers, etc.) is to allow
students to conduct school business or activities.
Tampering or “hacking” any EDUPRIZE resources is
prohibited. Intentional damage or misuse of network
will not be tolerated. Sharing passwords or logging in
for someone else is prohibited. Intentional creation or
spreading of computer viruses will not be tolerated. Use
of chat rooms, messaging or websites without explicit
teacher approval is prohibited.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; ISS; up to short term
suspension; restitution for damages
ISS; short term suspension; restitution for
damages
Short term suspension; 9 day suspension
pending a hearing; restitution for damages
T.4 Testing
We use three types of testing at EDUPRIZE - normreferenced, criterion-referenced, and performancebased assessments.
Norm-referenced tests tell us how our students
compare in achievement and ability to other students.
The most frequently used norm referenced test in
Arizona is AzMERIT (and AIMS Science in Grades 4 & 8)
which are administered each spring and measure
achievement in reading, language and math.
Criterion-referenced tests measure student mastery of
specific skills. Students are compared to a standard of
performance rather than other students. Criterionreferenced tests are used to diagnose what a child still
needs to learn and to ensure he or she is ready to move
ahead and learn new skills. The most frequently used
criterion-referenced tests are the unit tests and
benchmark testing that accompany our reading and
math books.
Performance-based assessments are used throughout
the EDUPRIZE SCHOOL curriculum. These consist
primarily of samples of student work that will be
housed in each student’s portfolio.
When looking at test scores, please remember that they
are only one indicator of student performance. In
addition to ability and achievement, test scores are
influenced by the child's motivation.
T.5 Threats/Threatening Act
Intimidation or threatening physical harm, harassing
another person, is considered threatening. Threats verbal/physical abuse, insult or abuse of a teacher is a
class 3 misdemeanor pursuant to A.R.S. 15-507.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
Up to short term suspension; police
involvement
Up to 9 days suspension pending referral to
Board; police involvement
T.6 Tobacco (Possession, Use, or Distribution)
Tobacco, alcohol and illegal use of drugs use by
students, staff and all visitors is expressly forbidden and
are grounds for immediate suspension, expulsion or
termination:
· Inside school buildings
· Out of school grounds
· In vehicles providing transportation to groups of
children
· Off campus at school sponsored events
A.R.S. 15-341 The possession of cigarettes, tobacco
products, matches or cigarette lighters, and/or the
lighting or smoking of cigarettes or other tobacco
products, and the chewing of tobacco is prohibited at
school or any school sponsored activity or while on any
school sponsored transportation vehicle.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
Law enforcement intervention; to short
term suspension; up to expulsion
T.7 Transportation
All parents have agreed to provide transportation to
and from school. Driving and/or walking to and from
school will not be allowed without completion of special
liability release paperwork. It is the parent’s
responsibility to provide in writing others who may
transport their student from school.
T.8 Trespassing
The unauthorized presence of any student on a campus
other than his/her own. If a student is suspended off
campus for disciplinary reasons he/she is prohibited
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from being on his/her campus during the suspension. If
the student refuses to leave upon request, it is a
violation of state law.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2 Offense
nd
Conference; ISS; up to official notice of
trespass
9 day suspension; referral to Board
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U.1 Unauthorized Entry/Loitering
Knowingly and/or willingly being in an area that is
prohibited or not authorized by a staff member; any
attempt to or entry into any unauthorized fenced area,
building, or student locker.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference; restitution; ISS; community
service
ISS; up to short term suspension
9 days suspension and referral to Board
U.2 Universal Precautions
EDUPRIZE will not exclude persons diagnosed with HIV
from staff or student positions. Because of increases in
the general population of HIV and other communicable
diseases, EDUPRIZE has instituted "universal
precautions" which are recommended by the Centers
for Disease Control.
To safeguard students and staff, employees are
instructed to regard all body fluids as potentially
infectious, to avoid direct contact if possible, to wear
gloves if necessary, to wash hands thoroughly and to
report injuries to the nurse.
Students are instructed not to touch blood or body
fluids and to seek adults for assistance.
For more information, call our school nurse.
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V.1 Vandalism, Littering and Destruction of Property
The willful or malicious damage or destruction,
defacing, or otherwise damaging in any way personal
property without consent. This includes bombing,
arson, graffiti, computer hacking and other acts that
cause property or personal damage.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1st Offense
2nd Offense
Restitution; up to short term suspension or
loss of technology privileges
Up to 9 day suspension; referral to Hearing
Officer
V.2 Verbal Altercation
Verbal confrontation/sparring with another individual.
Does not rise to the level of a Threatening Act.
Minimum to Maximum Disciplines
1 Offense
st
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Conference, ISS; community service;
behavior contract; up to short term
suspension
Up to short term suspension
9 day suspension and referral to Board
V.3 Vision Statement
E – 100% student engagement through hands-on
learning
D – Differentiation to ensure gifted and special needs of
each child is met
U – Unified community where collaboration is stressed
P – Project-based instruction provides motivation and
transfer of learning
R – Reteach and enrich to mastery of content
I – Inquiry based and interdisciplinary thematic
instruction
Z – Zealous celebration of Awards, Distinctions and
Honors including A+/A rated excelling school,
Accredited K-12, Best Science School, High Flyer, etc.
E – Excellence in education through expanded use of
multiple modalities and multiple intelligence theory
V.4 Visitors
All visitors (parents are visitors) are required to report
to the front office upon entering the school campus so
that we can protect our students properly. Do not go
into hallways or your child’s room and wait for him/her
to be dismissed at the end of the day. This is distracting
to students and teachers and instructional time must be
protected. If you need to see the teacher, go to the
front desk, and the teacher will be notified so that
he/she will be available to schedule an appointment.
Parents needing to conference with a teacher should
make an appointment before or after school hours.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit the school
and the classroom, but parents may not interrupt the
educational process or teaching time.
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Parent volunteers are to follow a dress code similar to
that of our students. Dress in clothes that are modest
and do not advertise/depict information that may
disrupt the educational process.
Cell phones are to be turned to silent mode while
volunteers are on campus. If a call needs to be taken,
please step outside.
Children occasionally make inappropriate comments.
They are influenced by what they see and hear on
television and by the modeling of adults. Our language
is full of figures of speech such as, “That kills me
when…” It is IMPERATIVE that you discuss this issue
with your child(ren) and stress that they never make
comments that threaten the safety and well-being of
others.
Visits from other students and non-attendees are not
allowed. These procedures are to provide for student
safety, limit liability, and to provide for disruption-free
instructional time.
Visitors must check in at the front desk, leave their
driver’s license, and obtain a visitor pass.
V.5 Volunteers
Volunteers are encouraged to be a part of EDUPRIZE.
Working with students and teachers is a very rewarding
experience as well as extremely helpful. Parents are
required to volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per family
each year. This may include attending field experiences,
and other activities as well as assisting in the classroom.
Students’ performance or special needs should be kept
strictly confidential. All volunteers should check in at
the front desk and pick up a “volunteer” badge so that
you are identified. This is a safety precaution for all.
Please call the office or contact a teacher if you have
time or skills you can donate to make our school a
better place for students to learn and grow.
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W.1 Weapons Other Than Guns and Knives
(Possession, Use, Distribution)
While only the Board can expel a student, district policy
requires that the principal recommend the expulsion of
any student using, displaying, possessing, or threatening
use of any deadly weapon or action on district property
or at district functions.
The EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS Board has instituted this policy
to ensure that all students feel safe, and are safe, at
school. A threat is never a joking matter to the person
receiving it. Therefore, any and all threats of violence
will result in a disciplinary action by the principal, dean,
or designee, usually involving suspension. Serious
situations will result in immediate police investigation
and possible expulsion. NO threats will be tolerated.
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Section Headings
A
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
C
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
D
D.1
D.2
D.3
D.4
D.5
D.6
D.7
D.8
D.9
D.10
D.11
E
E.1
E.2
E.3
E.4
F
F.1
F.2
F.3
Alternative Educational Placement
Attendance Policy
Absences
Tardies
5
5
5
5
Carpool
Cell Phones
Child Abuse Reporting
Child Find
Closed Campus Policy
Conferencing
Cottage Fair
Custody
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
Defiance of Authority
Directory Information
Disciplinary/Corrective Process
Due Process
Dishonesty, Falsification, Lying/
Deliberately Concealing the Truth/
Creating a Falsehood
Disorderly Conduct
Disrespect
Disruption to the Education Process
of the School
Disruptive Behavior
Dress Code Policy
Drugs (Possession, Use, Distribution)
Emergency Cards
Endangering the Health and Safety of
Others
Enrollment/Withdrawal
Equal Opportunity
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
G
G.1
G.2
G.3
G.4
H
I.1
I.2
I.3
I.4
I.5
I.6
I.7
K
K.1
K.2
L
L.1
L.2
L.3
L.4
M
M.1
M.2
M.3
N
N.1
Field Experience Training
Field Experiences and Special
Experiences Guidelines
Free Appropriate Education (FAPE)
12
13
Gambling
Gangs
Grades
Guns/Firearms
13
13
13
14
Illegal Materials (Possession, Use,
Distribution)
Illness/Injury
Immunization Policy
Instructional Time
Insult/Verbal Abuse of a Faculty or
Staff Member
Insurance
Intimidation
14
13
15
15
15
15
15
15
Kindergarten Age
Knives
15
16
Late Arrival/Early Departure
Liability
Life Fund
Lunch
16
16
16
16
Media
Medication Disbursement
Elementary Mission Statement
17
17
17
News Media
17
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N.2
O
O.1
P
P.1
P.2
P.3
P.4
P.5
R
R.1
R.2
R.3
R.4
S
S.1
S.2
S.2.1
S.2.2
S.3
S.4
S.5
S.6
S.7
T
T.1
T.2
T.3
T.4
T.5
T.6
T.7
T.8
Newsletters
17
U
U.1
U.2
Open Enrollment
17
V
V.1
P.E. Excuses
Parent Communication with Teachers
Personal Belongings
Physical Altercation
Programs/Clubs
18
18
18
18
18
V.2
V.3
V.4
W
W.1
Records
Report Cards
Responsibilities
Retention
18
19
19
19
School Age
Search/Seizure
Search of a Student’s Person
Search of Desks
Sexual Harassment
Special Circumstance Applications for
Optional Activities
Special Education Students
Student Code of Conduct Guidelines
Suspension/Expulsion
20
20
20
20
20
20
Teacher Communication
Teacher Resumes
Technology Resources (Misuse;
Inappropriate Use of)
Testing
Threats/Threatening Act
Tobacco (Possession, Use, or
Distribution)
Transportation
Trespassing
Unauthorized Entry/Loitering
Universal Precautions
24
24
Vandalism, Littering and Destruction
of Property
Verbal Altercation
Vision Statement
Visitors
24
Weapons Other Than Guns and Knives
(Possession, Use, Distribution)
24
24
24
25
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
23
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